FeatherweightNOT FIGHTING

Ivan Menjivar

25-12

Age

Height

5'6"

Weight

146 lbs

Reach

—

Avg Fight Time

09:46

Gym

—

Wins By

0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec

Losses By

—

Wins by Rd

R1 3R3 1

Last 5

LLWLW

Finish Rate

—

Bonuses

—

Style

—

Location

United States

Fight History

LOSS

vs Hatsu Hioki

UFC Fight Night: Kim vs Hathaway· 2025-09-27

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

LOSS

vs Wilson Reis

UFC 165: Jones vs Gustafsson· 2013-09-21

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs John Albert

UFC on FUEL TV: Sanchez vs Ellenberger· 2013-03-02

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 3:45

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:45

LOSS

vs Urijah Faber

UFC 157: Rousey vs Carmouche· 2013-02-23

Submission

Rear Naked Choke

R1 4:34

SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:34

WIN

vs Azamat Gashimov

UFC 154: St-Pierre vs Condit· 2012-11-17

Submission

Armbar From Bottom Guard

R1 2:44

SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 2:44

LOSS

vs Mike Easton

UFC 148: Silva vs Sonnen 2· 2012-07-07

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Nick Pace

UFC 133: Evans vs Ortiz 2· 2011-08-06

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

WIN

vs Charlie Valencia

UFC 129: St-Pierre vs Shields· 2011-04-30

KO/TKO

Elbow to Head In Clinch

R1 1:30

KO/TKOElbow to Head In Clinch·R1 1:30

LOSS

vs Matt Serra

UFC 48: Payback· 2004-06-19

Decision - Unanimous

R3 5:00

Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00

Fighter Archetype

Striker

Boxing-Heavy

Why This Archetype

This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.

Striking

2.8/min

Grappling

0.56 TD

Defense

66%

⚖️Ivan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies

📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against

Technique DNA

No commentary data for technique analysis

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes

33% of career finishes

Submission Finishes

67% of career finishes

⚡ Knockout Arsenal (1 techniques)

Elbow to Head In Clinch

100% of KOs

🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)

From Back Control

Rear Naked Choke

50% of subs

From Guard

Armbar From Bottom Guard

50% of subs

Finish Pattern Analysis

⚡🎯 Signature KO: Elbow to Head In Clinch (1x, 100% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
🎯🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Armbar From Bottom Guard and Rear Naked Choke. Keeps opponents guessing.
🔒📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊

Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.

💪

Peak strengths: Strike Def% (66%) and Sub/15min (1.0).

⚠️

Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (12/100). Opponents exploit this.

🛡️

Defensive stance: Strong defense (66%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.

📈

Pace builder: Output increases in later rounds (124% in R3). Outworks opponents.

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy

38%

Below Avg

0%100%

Striking Defense

66%

Elite

0%100%

Range Breakdown

Distance

27% acc68%

Clinch

71% acc16%

Ground

62% acc17%

Striking Differential+0.02/min

2.78 landed/min2.76 absorbed/min

2.78

Landed/Min

2.76

Absorbed/Min

0.28

KD Avg

1st Rd Finishes

Sig. Strikes Landed299

Sig. Strikes Attempted790

Key Insights

Strong defense at 66%.

Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 62% accuracy.

Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.

Elite KD exchange: deals 4.0x more knockdowns than absorbed.

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy

29%

Low

0%100%

TD Defense

39%

Below Avg

0%100%

TD Success Rate

29%(est)

Landed

Defended

Total

Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage

0.56

TD / 15min

0.98

Sub / 15min

TD Landed

TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns

Landed

Attempted

29%

Accuracy

Submission Timing

6 total attempts

Early Hunter

50%

17%

33%

Key Insights

TD defense at 39% could be a vulnerability.

Lower TD accuracy (29%).

Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange

Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight

Dealt

414

3.09

Ratio

Absorbed

134

Chin Rating

Iron

KD Exchange

4/0

KD Recovery

Never Dropped

Pace & Momentum

Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends

Engagement Score

24.4

Low Output

Strikes/Min

4.4

Standing %

96%

R3 vs R1 Output

124%

Strong Finisher

Key Insights

💪 Dominant damage ratio (3.09x) - elite striking efficiency.

🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (24.4) - maintains relentless pace.

📈 Improves dramatically in late rounds - R3 output 124% of R1.

✨ Exceptional striking defense - minimizes damage taken.

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 9 fights

R1 Control

0:21

R2 Control

0:12

R3 Control

R1 to Final

+15%

In-Fight Adaptation

Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns

Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.

Target Selection Evolution

Head

-12.9pp

Body

+6.3pp

Leg

+6.6pp

Range Preference Evolution

Ground Shift

-26.8pp

Round Patterns

➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight

🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights